Quote Originally Posted by MacAdder View Post
They say that the cream usually rises to the top.
However, there are many reasons why some good players end up on the scrap heap and not always because they aren't good enough.
Much of it is to do with mental attitude.
It's loads to do with attitude and character, how things effect a player etc. Ability is probably only 60% of what is required to make it. Hard work, dedication and discipline will see most players with average ability at that level, to a decent career.